DATE: February 6, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Ordinance to Amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 of Title 11 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Reflect Changes for Speed Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
1. Conduct first hearing of proposed ordinance to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect changes for speed limits as listed on the Ordinance Summary Attachment, waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for March 6, 2018.
2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance, and direct the Clerk to the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code Section 25124(b)(1).
REPORT
Staff has identified thirteen speed limit changes that will reduce seven, increase four and establish two new speed limits on specific sections of roadway as allowed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Those recommended changes are shown on the attached maps. The recommended changes are expected to improve traffic safety and service by making speed limits consistent with existing conditions and allow the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to use radar for the enforcement of the speed limits.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
If the recommendation action is not approved by your Board, the existing speed limits may not be enforceable by the CHP.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated cost for placing or relocating speed limit signs is $1,450 for materials and $1,750 for labor and equipment for a total estimated cost of $3,200. Appropriations and funds for this work are included in the FY 2017-18 Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 Adopted Budget. County personnel will perform the work.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of a speed limit is to regul...
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